I GOT A JOB!!!!!!!

Sorry for screaming that so loudly, but I am sooooo happy!!!! I have been unemployed since January. It was beginning to feel like I would never work again. The most awesome part of it is, this is the job that I really wanted. I worked for this company about 12 years ago. It is a health insurance company. I did customer service the last time I worked there. This time I will be working in the Enrollment department. No phones......YES! Happy Dance!

Have 2 layouts to share, still on a scrappy high. The first one was for a challenge over at TallyScrapper (http://www.tallyscrapper.com/). The challenge is a weekly challenge that goes along with the show "Project Runway". We have to scrap depending on the designer of the week on the show. This week was a plain Jane designer. Lots of clean lines. I broke the rules with my inking and distressing. OOPS. I just can't do plain so well.


GAH! Thought I figured out the sideways thing! Amanda! I need more help!!!!! LOL. Anyway...used some Bo Bunny and some LYB on this one. Of course, distressed and inked as well. Not so clean, but, hey, I tried.


This one is for the new "My Creative Sketches" blog http://mycreativesketches.blogspot.com/
This sketch is just awesome! There are some really cool prizes up for grabs, so I thought I would give it a shot! I think you should, too!!!

Welp, that's about all for me for now. Until next time....

Just Dropping Off A Few Layouts....

I've been scrapping a good bit the last week...yayy!!!! The mojo is flowing! Love weeks like this, and definitely have to take advantage of them when they happen!


This layout was done for a challenge over at TallyScrapper.com. There had to be layers (check), dimension (check), a cluster (check) and lace or tulle (flower in right corner is made of tulle-check). This is Nich the first time he was at the beach (age 2.5). He called the ocean "big bathtub". Used Echo Park's "Splash" collection on this one.


This is a pic of Nich's 3rd grade class at the end of the year. Used MME's "Lime Twist" line on this one.


This is just a card that I made for a friend that just had her first baby (boy). Used Simple Stories "Baby" line for this.

I've been using my Cricut a lot more lately! I'm really starting to love using it. Now, I just need to get some more cartridges! Thank Goodness Michaels and ACMoore have them on sale a lot.
I'm going to need to place a scrappy order soon. There's lots of stuff coming out from CHA that I "must have".

Well, it's really late. And, I'm really tired. Glad for a lazy day tomorrow. Hopefully, I'll get to do more scrappin'!

Until next time.......

Doing the Happy Dance!!!!!

So excited!!!!! Can finally share the happy news....I was chosen to be September's Guest Designer for the Scraptastic Kit Club!!!!!!!! SQUEE!!!! Here's the link of the blog with the announcement going public : http://networkedblogs.com/lN1t7. Can't wait to get my kit and play ....always love the kits!!!!!

Wanna share a couple layouts I've done recently:


Again....please pretend it is right side up. Need the powers that be to figure out the whole sideways thing for me :( . Pic is of Nich just chillin' in a friend's pool. Used Fancy Pants "beach babe" line for this LO.


This one is of Nich and his buddy Liam's little sister, JoAnna. She just loves Nich to pieces. Her older sister and I always joke that these two will get married someday. Used Echo Park's "Summer Days" line.


This is a rock formation near my house called Dinosaur Rock...as, you can see why (even sideways). Such a fun place to go for a hike. Used Bella Blvd.'s "Mr. Boy" collection on this one.


Last but definitely not least....and so glad this one showed up right side up. This is Jillian and John on their wedding day. Made this layout as a suprise for her. The title is the song they danced to, "The Only Exception" by Paramore. Used October Afternoon's "5 and Dime" collection.

Off to run some errands.....Until Next time.....

Beautiful Soul...August TallyScrapper Kit!!

Here's the August kit for TallyScrapper. It's called "Beautiful Soul". The papers are so rich in color. The zebra striped ribbon was so fun to play with and the flowers are gorgeous!!!!! Tons of stuff for only $21.00!!! I made 2 layouts and 2 cards with it and I still have TONS of stuff left over.

Here is what I created with the kit:


Just a card I made for a friend going through a hard time. Everything on here was from the kit except for the cardstock and the ink.


Here's either a birthday card or just to cheer someone up. I love how these colors coordinate so well and just pop on the black background. I cut the zebra ribbon and used it under the flower. Everything is from the kit here except for the letters and the cardstock.


Of course something had to be sideways...gah! I'll never know why it does this on my blog. Oh well, just pretend it is right side up. This pic reminded me so much of the picture for the movie "Forrest Gump", hence the title. Only the brown letters are from the kit, the rest are from my stash. Everything else, except for the cardstock, ink, tissue paper and cross-stitch mesh is from the kit. I even used the prima packaging that the flowers came on....it matched perfectly!!!

Lastly, and my favorite layout that I made with the kit. Took this picture at the pond at a local park. I wanted Nicholas to dip his feet in the water...he was so afraid to because of the fish and geese. He finally did, a little bit....made me think of this title. I thought the zebra ribbon tied the title together perfectly. Everything here is kit except for the letters, the pink and blue flower, the bling and the cardstock.

You must go now to http://www.tallyscrapper.com/ right now and get yours!!!!!

Until next time....

July's Tally Kit...Gotta Have IT!!!!

Look at July's Kit for Tally Scrapper!!!! This goes on sale tomorrow morning-07/1/11 for the small cost of $26.99!!! I have mine and have been creating with it all day! Can't wait to share what I've made with it! There is so much Sassafrass Lass in this kit, you can almost smell it before you open the package!!!

You will just love this kit! Lots of embellies, letters, flowers, 10 pieces of paper (including a sheet of kraft cardstock) , ribbon, buttons, etc. So much to create tons of projects with!!!!

We are also having a huge STOREWIDE sale...15% off everything. Plus, all OLD kits are on sale for $21.00. Get them quickly, they will go fast! The code you will need to use at check-out for the 15% off sale is-

BIGJULYSALE

Check back for the projects I've created with this awesome kit!!!

Until next time...

OH YEAH!!!!

I made the TallyScrapper DT! Whooop! Whooop! Doing the happy dance! Now, let's just hope that I can be inspirational enough for them so they don't kick me off the team early! LOL

Can't do a drive by post without sharing a layout or 2. Here's my most recent ones:

Sideways! Gah! I thought I figured it out. Oh wells...you get the idea. Lots of EP "Splash" on this one! Title cut out with my Cricut.

This one I used MME's "Lime Twist". Love that there is finally some ORANGE out there! Not a whole lot of orange in the scrappy world!

Off to clean...blech! Hope everyone is well and wonderful. Until next time....

Sunny Days...Sweepin' The Clouds Away...

Another month has gone by. WOW. I will say it again...I really need to start blogging more. I know it has been a month, since the last blog I posted was last month's "FAVE THINGS" challenge. Anyway...let's see, what all happened this past month.

Most recent would be my kidney stones...EEEEK! Ended up in the ER in extreme pain! Thought I just had a kidney infection. Not so "lucky", I guess. But, it could have been worse...they first mentioned appendicitis. I still didn't pass any of them, but the medicine that they prescribed must be breaking them down, because the pain is much better.

I'm still keeping up with the diet/exercise/weight loss. SO far I've lost 34 pounds! This is so exciting to me! I'm starting to feel/look better than I have in years! Jason promised me a shopping trip for all new clothes when I'm ready. Can't wait! I don't buy myself a lot of clothes, so it will be a real treat! I have about 26 more to go before I'm where I think I will look awesome! I got this!!

In scrappy news.....here is my layout for FAVE THINGS this month. Our challenge is to scrap a favorite childhood toy. Mine was always my Cabbage Patch Kids. Come over and join us...we would love to have you: http://whatisyourfavething.blogspot.com/ .


My Cabbage Patch Kids were my favorite toy(s) growing up. Unfortunately, my Mother never saved anything, so I don't have any of them anymore. If I recall correctly, this is what my very first one looked like. My Aunt Donna (RIP) actually got me one for Christmas the very first year that they came out. She stood in line for hours and ended up getting smacked over the head with a lady's purse because she grabbed the last one! I was the happiest girl alive that Christmas morning!!

Here's 2 more layouts I did recently. Nich and I took a walk to the local Rita's (Italian ice place) and I took the Rebel with me and caught some good shots of him.


Notice how red the tongue is...he had a strawberry ice that day! Guess he was done with me taking his picture by this point. Used Bo Bunny's "Blast Off" line for this one.


Was playing with the aperture on the camera for this one. Love the way the pic turned out. Used Crate Paper's "Restoration" collection on this one! Lots and lots of layers!

Only 8 more days of school for Nicholas! I need to concentrate on getting a job. My butt NEEDS to get back to work. At least I won't have to worry about school and can work whatever hours over the summer. My parents will gladly watch Nich. Keep your fingers crossed, there's got to be something out there for me!

Guess that's about all....Until Next Time.....